But they were only little girls, and
what could they do?
"Ollie," said Lucy, "I have an idea. Do you see that bonfire? It is
nearly out. If you will gather some sticks and build it up again, I will
run back to your house, and get some coffee and a kettle. I think a cup
of coffee would refresh these men wonderfully."
"Oh, yes, Lucy," said Ollie, "run--run quickly. Tell Milly to help you.
I saw Sambo here a moment ago--oh, here he is. Sambo, Sambo, go back to
the house with Miss Lucy and help her bring some things which she
wants."
Lucy and Sambo were off in a hurry, and as soon as they were gone Ollie
gathered all the drift-wood she could find, and proceeded immediately to
brighten up the fire, which had nearly died away. She worked steadily
and quietly, and by the time she had a bright blaze Lucy reappeared with
a big package of coffee, a pot, and a pail of water. They filled the pot
and put it over the fire and waited for it to boil. It seemed a long
time before the steam began to rise, but gradually it became more and
more dense, until at last the cover of the pot began to dance up and
down, and the delightful bubbling sound greeted their ears which told
that the water was boiling.
The coffee was already in the coffee-pot, and in a short time the
grateful fragrance rose upon the air.
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